A/N:I know I just posted this yesterday, but I already got a few reviews and I wanted to get to the story. That's right- in this chapter you get to find out just what it is that Jason did. I have big big plans for this story, and I hope you all like it!
Kristen- Thanks for the compliment to my writing skills! I'm so glad you like the story!
middiegurl08- Here's the bad thing in this chapter, so more Journey coming up. Believe me, this story will be chock full of Journey lovin!
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Chapter 2- The Arrest
Courtney sat on the couch, reading a magazine. She had been reading the same page for an hour, the words entering her head, but not really making any sense. She sighed and looked at the door again, before glancing at the clock. It was already 6, and Jason wasn't home. She hadn't seen him in 24 hours.
"Where is he?" she whispered to herself.
Sonny already assured her that he was ok, but he was very busy. She knew Sonny wouldn't lie to her, especially about something like that, so she tried to keep her cool, and not worry about him. Hard as she tried, she couldn't push the image of him bleeding on the ground out of her head. Her biggest fear was of him getting shot, and having no one there to help him. She sighed again, and tried to go back to her magazine, but it was useless. Throwing it to the ground, she got off the couch. She was about to stalk over to Sonny's and demand that she speak to Jason, at least on the phone, when the door to the penthouse opened. Jason walked in looking tired and ragged. He had a cut on his cheek, and the beginning of a black eye. Courtney immediately ran into his arms and he held her close to him. He closed his eyes and rested his chin on her shoulder, just thankful to be home with his wife.
"What happened?" she asked, tenderly touching the cut.
"Business" said Jason as he rubbed his face with his hand.
"Come here, sit down. Let me take care of that" she said leading him to the couch.
She went into the kitchen to find a first aid kit. While she was gone, Jason reflected on the events of the past 24 hours. He had kidnapped the girl without a problem. But Carmen was a fighter, and she wasn't about to be held against her will. She had fought back, and truthfully, Jason kept seeing Courtney, so he was barely able to restrain her. He didn't want to hurt her, because he could never, ever, imagine hurting a woman. He had nearly lost it on her when he got a knee to the eye, but he had controlled himself. After 24 hours of hell, the girl was returned to her family, and the Pareña's had received their warning to leave Sonny's territory alone.
Courtney returned to the living room with a glass of water and the first aid kit. She cleaned Jason's cut and put a band aid on it, then took to icing his eye. She handed him the water and he silently drank it, letting the cool liquid slide down his throat. She gently held the ice to his face, and ran her other hand down his cheek. He leaned into her touch, and then pulled her tightly to his body. She melted into his hug, desperate to be in his arms again.
"I love you" she said
"I love you too" he replied, "more than you can imagine"
"I don't have to imagine" she said. "I know just how much you love me".
He smiled at her and bent down to kiss her, feeling her soft lips on his. The kiss was getting more intense when they were interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Go away" yelled Jason, not caring if it was Sonny. He had done enough for Sonny today. He just wanted to spend time with his wife.
"Jason Morgan, this is the police. Open up" bellowed a voice from outside.
Courtney's face filled with fear, and Jason cursed under his breath. Seeing that he had upset Courtney more, he squeezed her hand and told her again that he loved her. He reluctantly got up and opened the door to Mac and some officers.
"What do you want Mac?" asked Jason, frustrated that they were interrupting his time with his wife. He couldn't fathom why they were here. No crime family goes to the police when someone is kidnapped. The Pareña's definitely wouldn't. It just wasn't how retaliation worked.
"Jason Morgan, you are under arrest for the rape of Carmen Pareña. You have the right to remain silent, everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law" said Mac, reading Jason his rights as he spun him around and handcuffed his wrists.
Neither he nor Courtney could say anything. The two were in shock. Rape? Jason hadn't raped anyone, he was sure of it. Courtney couldn't believe they were trying to accuse her husband of rape.
"Mac, what are you doing! Jason didn't rape anyone"
"Courtney, just don't say anything. Get Sonny and Justus and have the two of them meet me at the police station."
"I'm coming too" she cried.
"No, stay here, and make sure Max is able to keep an eye on you at all times" said Jason as they led him away.
"No, wait" she cried, running after them. "Jason didn't rape anyone!" she cried again as she fought to get to her husband.
She had gotten used to murder and assault charges, but rape was something new. She ran in front of the line of police leading Jason away and threw her arms around his neck.
"Please, don't take him away" she cried.
Seeing her like that, Jason almost lost it. Before Courtney came into his life, he didn't care about getting arrested. And once he was away from Courtney and with Sam, he didn't mind it either. But now that Courtney was back in his life, he didn't want to waste any time away from her. He almost wished she would never take her arms off of his neck. He wanted her to hold him in her arms forever.
"Mrs. Morgan, you need to let us do our job" said Mac as one of the officers pried her off of Jason.
It was the worst feeling- feeling her arms being removed from his neck. Feeling her being ripped from him. She struggled against the officer, and nearly cried out in pain from the officer's rough treatment.
"Don't touch her" growled Jason, attempting to struggle out of Mac's grasp.
But his hands were tied, and Jason couldn't get away.
"Ease up Officer Murphy" said Mac as he watched the cop manhandle the suspect's wife. That was never a good idea. Finally, the officers were able to lead Jason away, despite his twisting around to try and see her. Despite his fighting to get to his wife.
Once they were out of view, Courtney ran into Sonny and Carly's penthouse.
"Jason was just arrested!" she cried out, breaking down and sobbing on their floor.
"What for?" asked Sonny as he went over to his little sister. He was joined by Carly, and the two of them kneeled down on to the floor with her.
"Oh god Sonny" she said, still unable to say what Jason was arrested for. She just started sobbing more.
"Shh, it'll be alright. We'll get Jason off the hook. Just tell us what happened" said Carly as she stroked her sister-in-law's hair, trying to calm her down.
"Carly, this is bad" she said as she tried to take deep breaths and calm down
"What is it?" asked Sonny
"Jason's being accused of rape" said Courtney, bringing on a fresh batch of tears
"What!" yelled Carly and Sonny at the same time
"Our Jason? Raping someone? That's a load of crap. Jason would never mistreat a woman like that, plus, he loves you. He would never cheat on you" said Carly.
"Who's he being accused of raping?" asked Sonny
"I'm not sure- some girl named Carmen whatever. I've never heard of her in my life" said Courtney
"Carmen Pareña?" asked Sonny
"Yeah! That's the one. But how'd you know?" asked Courtney
"Shit, I have to go" said Sonny, ignoring Courtney's last question.
"Wait, I'm coming with you" said Courtney, getting up off the floor. She didn't care what Jason said. She needed to see him, and she knew that he needed to see her.
"Court, I know you don't want to hear this, but you need to stay here. I'm sorry" said Sonny.
"Sonny, my husband is in jail, being accused of raping someone. He needs to know that I'm here for him, and I love him"
"Courtney, he knows that already. You being down there is just going to complicate things" said Sonny, pulling out his cell phone.
He dialed some numbers and waited for the call to connect. As he did, he told Max to keep an eye on Courtney, Carly, and the boys. Once the call connected, Sonny asked Justus to meet him down at the PCPD. He kissed his sister and wife goodbye, and then headed toward the police station.
Sonny didn't know what went wrong. Jason had strict orders to kidnap the girl, and he did. But had Jason gotten too rough with her? What would make Jason snap? So far, there was no evidence, other than an accusation. Sonny knew that Jason didn't do this. But there was, of course, the slightest possibility that he could have. Sonny decided to push any doubting thoughts out of his head, and just focus on the task at hand.
"I wonder if the press got on this yet?" asked Courtney as she snapped on the TV in Sonny and Carly's penthouse. She flipped on the news, and watched intently as they discussed some story about a dog who saved a family from a burning building by barking loud enough to get the police called in for a noise complaint. Not exactly exciting stuff in Courtney's book. Soon though, the reporter came back on and the tone of the news changed.
"Jason Morgan, enforcer to alleged New York mobster, Sonny Corinthos, was arrested today and is being charged with the rape of a 19 year old girl, whose identity is being withheld to protect her. Morgan has been put on trial numerous times for various crimes, including murder. He is allegedly Corinthos' hit-man and go to guy. He is also the husband of Corinthos' sister, Courtney Morgan. At the Port Charles Police Station, Sonny Corinthos refused to comment, and the police have released the flowing statement: 'rape is never a light subject, and the PCPD is regretful to announce this news. However, we will continue to do our job, and bring justice to all those involved'. We have just received word that Mr. Morgan's attorney, Justus Ward's request for bail was denied, and Mr. Morgan will be held until his trial. Back to you Jim" said the reporter as she finished up the report, a giant smile plastered on to her face.
Courtney couldn't imagine what she was smiling about. This definitely wasn't a smiling subject. She was so frustrated. Jason wasn't even given bail. He would have to sit in his prison cell, day in and day out, without knowing what was going on. Plus, Sonny wouldn't even let him see her. How was he supposed to know that she stood behind him, and that she refused to believe he would ever rape someone? She needed to sneak out and see him, but she knew Max would never let her past him. She just needed to distract Max in some way. But how? Finally, it struck her.
"Carly…" she called up the stairs, a smile on her face as she thought about seeing her husband.
A/N: Thanks again for your reviews. I'm estimating that thisstory will have at least 20 chapters. I write ahead, so sometimes I get all excited and update like, 3 times a week! Other times I'm slower, but the more reviews I get, the quicker I update. So review please! And, I know I said this already, but check out my other story, Unexplainable Love. It's on this site too!